Japanese word

筆箱

Pronunciation

Romajifudebako

Meaning

  • nounpencil case

Example

新しい筆箱を使います。atara shi i fude bako o tsuka i ma su

I use a new pencil case.

Illustration for 筆箱 (pencil case)

More examples

鉛筆を使ったら、筆箱に戻します。en pitsu o tsuka tta ra fude bako ni modo shi ma su

After using a pencil, I put it back in my pencil case.

Core concept

It refers to a small container that keeps writing tools together and easy to carry.

Common phrases

  • 筆箱を開けるfude bako o a ke ru

    open a pencil case

  • 筆箱から取り出すfude bako ka ra to ri da su

    take something out of a pencil case

  • 筆箱に入れるfude bako ni i re ru

    put something in a pencil case

  • 筆箱を閉めるfude bako o shi me ru

    close a pencil case

  • 筆箱に戻すfude bako ni modo su

    put something back in a pencil case

Similar words

ペンケースpenkēsu: A case for carrying pens, pencils, and other small writing tools.
筆入れfudeire: A container for holding writing tools, especially in a school setting.
ペン入れpenire: A small case that holds pens and other writing tools.

Definition in Japanese

鉛筆やペンなどの筆記具を入れて持ち運ぶ箱。en pitsu ya pe n na do no hik ki gu o i re te mo chi hako bu bako

Word origin

筆 (fude, "writing brush") and 箱 (hako, "box") combine to form 筆箱 (fudebako), literally a box for writing tools.

Usage tips

  • Although 筆箱 (fudebako) literally contains the word for a writing brush, it commonly holds pencils, pens, erasers, and other school supplies.

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